General manager Stan Bowman has acknowledged that. How and where those changes will occur is unknown. The Blackhawks have a number of areas that just weren’t up to par this past season.

Let’s take a look at the Blackhawks’ roster and examine who is likely to stay and who is likely to go this upcoming offseason.

The untouchables

Patrick Kane — Kane is still one of the premier offensive players in the NHL. He’ll turn 30 this season, but there haven’t been any signs of his production slowing down. The emergence of younger offensive players should benefit Kane going forward as well. He has a $10.5 million cap hit and five years remaining on his deal.

Jonathan Toews — Toews’ recent play may not warrant his $10.5 million cap hit, but he isn’t going anywhere. The Blackhawks will someday build statues of Kane and Toews outside the United Center and trading either one of...